Looking for a fresh start in a new Kansas City neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kansas City for 2025, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 1,419
-19%
Cost of Living Index 76 vs 94
19% lower than Kansas City
Population 1,462
-18%
Cost of Living Index 77 vs 94
18% lower than Kansas City
Population 2,591
-17%
Cost of Living Index 77 vs 94
17% lower than Kansas City
Population 915
-17%
Cost of Living Index 78 vs 94
17% lower than Kansas City
Population 1,865
-17%
Cost of Living Index 78 vs 94
17% lower than Kansas City
Population 1,346
-17%
Cost of Living Index 78 vs 94
17% lower than Kansas City
Population 1,930
-17%
Cost of Living Index 78 vs 94
17% lower than Kansas City
Population 1,558
-17%
Cost of Living Index 78 vs 94
17% lower than Kansas City
Population 2,474
-17%
Cost of Living Index 78 vs 94
17% lower than Kansas City
Population 1,846
-17%
Cost of Living Index 78 vs 94
17% lower than Kansas City
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